Finding the right home can be easy. Finding the right mortgage-one you can afford-can be a challenge. You need to arm yourself with the latest information so you can make the right decision for you and your family, especially in the current housing market. In plain English, finance expert Lisa Horton shines a light on the confusing world of points, interest rates, and credit scores. Whether you're buying your first home, trading up to a larger one, or buying a rental property, you'll find all you need inside.

Learn how to:

• Save for a down payment and prepare to...

The good news: It's a buyer's market and interest rates are down. The bad news: It's tougher to get credit and qualify for an affordable mortgage.

In this volatile market, you need to arm yourself with as much information as you can get. This book takes you through each step of buying a home and will show you how to:

• Choose the right house, condo, co-op, or vacation home.
• Analyze mortgage rates, property values, and market trends.
• Work with agents, brokers, lawyers, and lenders.
• And more

Whether you're purchasing your first home or your fourth,...